Discharge Freeze

Any ideas on how to thaw out or open up a frozen discharge line for a sump pump. From the foundation to the ditch I am about 65 feet. Obviously the slope on my line was not appropriate when put in.

With that said what other worries besides the flooding should I be aware of. Currently I will be temporarily re-routing my pump to the sewer. I have checked my pump, float and in house lines and everything seems fine. No water coming out the end of the line.

I have unthawed two inch lines with running water from a garden hose. I had acess to the discharge and the drainage was excellent. I ran water into the pipe and kept working the hose into the pipe. The running water is warmer than the ice and the movement helps to rot the the ice. If you have access to the line running water could thaw the ice and clear the line.

Sure, if you want to use it in a way inconsistant with it's use and labling, and how would you have water, some what under pressure, flowing through the pipe and have the cord going in at the same time. Not sure if they make them that long.

Personaly unless they make a product specificaly for this use (inside PVC pipe)I wouldn't.

You could put an AAV on it and see if that helps. If you mean outlet as in end of the run, wouldn't the force of the water push it back out? It may be bellied and if that is the case an AAV won't help.